Towie bosses ‘plan to turn Chris and Jon Clark into Essex’s own Phil and Grant Mitchell’

TOWIE bosses are planning to turn Chris and Jon Clark into "Essex's own Phil and Grant Mitchell".

It comes after the Sun Online revealed that Chris was returning to the show after being axed last January.

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Chris and Jon are back together on Towie and are being billed as the Phil and Grant of EssexCredit: Rex Features

Chris has already filmed his return scenes with Jon for Towie at their shop Essex Tints, which will be aired this Sunday night on ITVBe.

Brothers Chris and Jon have a car window tinting business - similar to EastEnders brothers Phil and Grant, who burst onto the screens in 1990 as mechanics in the BBC1 show, alongside their mum Peggy played by Barbara Windsor, who ran the Queen Vic pub.

A source told The Sun Online: "Chris has been brought back in to be the voice of reason for Jon.

"They are being billed as the 'Phil and Grant of Essex' for always having each other's backs.

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They are being billed as the 'Phil and Grant 'of Essex, taking after the iconic EastEnders brothersCredit: BBC

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Phil and Grant shot to fame on Albert Square in 1990, alongside their mum Peggy Mitchell, played by Barbara WindsorCredit: BBC

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The boys are back in town - Chris and Jon Clark as Phil and Grant

"Then there's the bickering too. People can relate, and fans really like to see them in action.

But more than anything, they are there for each other through their break-ups and whatever else life throws at them."

Phil and Grant shot to fame on Albert Square in 1990, alongside their mum Peggy Mitchell played by Barbara Windsor.

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The duo were never far from troubleCredit: BBC

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The brothers are close to their mum, just like Phil and Grant in Eastenders were with PeggyCredit: instagram

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Chris and Jon have each other's back as they take on their Towie rivalsCredit: Rex Features

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Fans can relate to them through their ups and downs as brothersCredit: Rex Features

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